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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.68, 3,147.12 and 1,001.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.68, 3,147.12 and 1,001.04 is: 1,501.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.68 : 3,147.12 = 1,001.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.68/3,147.12 = 1,001.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.68x = 3,147.12 × 1,001.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.68x = 3,150,393.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,393.00/2,098.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.13

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